31st July
7:30PM - 11:00PM
Poetry Cafe
22 Betterton St.
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9BX
Tel: 020 7420 9887
Shangwe showcases and promotes fresh emerging artists in a supportive atmosphere. Hosted by Nicole Moore, a published poet and creative writing tutor. Plus open mic.
Showing posts with label July 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label July 2008. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
GLASGOW: Last Monday at Rio
July 28th, 2008, 8pm, FREE
The Rio Cafe,
27 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow,
G11
Children of the chill, please make an orderly burst for this month's hot and happening Last Monday At Rio. Do we have delights for you? Yes we do.
Headline act is Mark Thomson, professional poet, author of The Bard Of The Building Site. With this Thomson you get more Dundee than you do with DC! Also featuring is Alan McGillivray, winner of the McCash prize for poetry. Taking the "Dive In" soapbox spot will be Alex Frew, treating us to his take on working in - a call centre!
First hour of the evening is open mic. Five minute spots are available. If you want to read, speak, perform, dress up as Goldilocks, sing Dixie or imitate an onion please contact robin.cairns@btconnect.com
The Rio Cafe,
27 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow,
G11
Children of the chill, please make an orderly burst for this month's hot and happening Last Monday At Rio. Do we have delights for you? Yes we do.
Headline act is Mark Thomson, professional poet, author of The Bard Of The Building Site. With this Thomson you get more Dundee than you do with DC! Also featuring is Alan McGillivray, winner of the McCash prize for poetry. Taking the "Dive In" soapbox spot will be Alex Frew, treating us to his take on working in - a call centre!
First hour of the evening is open mic. Five minute spots are available. If you want to read, speak, perform, dress up as Goldilocks, sing Dixie or imitate an onion please contact robin.cairns@btconnect.com
Saturday, July 26, 2008
ROCHDALE: Write Out Loud
Sunday, July 27th, 2008, 8pm, £1 donation.
The Olde Boar's Head,
Long Street,
Middleton
M24 6UE
In Conjunction with Cartwheel Arts, this is the première poetry open mic night in Rochdale. Everyone welcome to read their poems in a supportive environment.
For further details, e-mail Paul at paul@writeoutloud.net
The Olde Boar's Head,
Long Street,
Middleton
M24 6UE
In Conjunction with Cartwheel Arts, this is the première poetry open mic night in Rochdale. Everyone welcome to read their poems in a supportive environment.
For further details, e-mail Paul at paul@writeoutloud.net
Friday, July 25, 2008
BOLTON: Write Out Loud Poetry Open Mic
Saturday, July 26th, 2008, 5pm, FREE
Leverhulme Park,
Long Lane,
Bolton
As part of the fantastic Bolton Music Showcase Festival which is going on for much of the day, Write Out Loud is holding an open mic event.
For more details or to book in advance, e-mail paul@writeoutloud.net
Leverhulme Park,
Long Lane,
Bolton
As part of the fantastic Bolton Music Showcase Festival which is going on for much of the day, Write Out Loud is holding an open mic event.
For more details or to book in advance, e-mail paul@writeoutloud.net
Thursday, July 24, 2008
BIRMINGHAM: Outspoken
Friday, July 25th, 2008, doors open 8.30pm, start 9pm sharp, £5 (over 18s only)
Sublounge Bar,
Barwick Street,
off Colmore Row,
Birmingham
B3 2NT
Outspoken will take place every last Friday of the month, starting 25th July, and including 29th August, 26th September and 31st October. There will be poetry, spoken word, open mic and a live band.
Sublounge Bar,
Barwick Street,
off Colmore Row,
Birmingham
B3 2NT
Outspoken will take place every last Friday of the month, starting 25th July, and including 29th August, 26th September and 31st October. There will be poetry, spoken word, open mic and a live band.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
LIVERPOOL: Costa Liverpool Poetry Café
Thursday, July 24th, 2008, 7pm-9.30pm, FREE
Costa Cafe,
14-16 Bold Street,
Liverpool,
L1 4DS
Bring along your favourite Liverpool-focused and/or Liverpool-authored and/or urban poems (already published) to read. Please no more than three poems for 5-10 minutes.
Contact Alex Scott-Samuel at 0151 724 2777 or on alexss@liv.ac.uk
Costa Cafe,
14-16 Bold Street,
Liverpool,
L1 4DS
Bring along your favourite Liverpool-focused and/or Liverpool-authored and/or urban poems (already published) to read. Please no more than three poems for 5-10 minutes.
Contact Alex Scott-Samuel at 0151 724 2777 or on alexss@liv.ac.uk
Monday, July 21, 2008
LIVERPOOL: Costa Liverpool Poetry Café
Thursday, July 24th, 2008, 7pm-9.30pm, FREE
Costa Cafe,
14-16 Bold Street,
Liverpool,
L1 4DS
Bring along your favourite Liverpool-focused and/or Liverpool-authored and/or urban poems (already published) to read. Please no more than three poems for 5-10 minutes.
Contact Alex Scott-Samuel at 0151 724 2777 or on alexss@liv.ac.uk
Costa Cafe,
14-16 Bold Street,
Liverpool,
L1 4DS
Bring along your favourite Liverpool-focused and/or Liverpool-authored and/or urban poems (already published) to read. Please no more than three poems for 5-10 minutes.
Contact Alex Scott-Samuel at 0151 724 2777 or on alexss@liv.ac.uk
MANCHESTER: Poetica
HEBDEN BRIDGE: Open Mic Surgery
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008, 9pm
Upstairs at the Stubbing Wharf pub,
King Street,
Hebden Bridge
HX7 6LU
We are a platform for music by the people, for the people. It is free to play, free to come and listen! It is a thriving, energetic and welcoming night, that attracts a wide range of people and musical styles, from teenagers to pensioners, blues to cutting edge contemporary acoustic music. Everyone gets the chance to perform one song, (or tune, or poem...). If the energy's right and there's enough time, they may get a second go.
Upstairs at the Stubbing Wharf pub,
King Street,
Hebden Bridge
HX7 6LU
We are a platform for music by the people, for the people. It is free to play, free to come and listen! It is a thriving, energetic and welcoming night, that attracts a wide range of people and musical styles, from teenagers to pensioners, blues to cutting edge contemporary acoustic music. Everyone gets the chance to perform one song, (or tune, or poem...). If the energy's right and there's enough time, they may get a second go.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
CORK: Ó Bhéal
Monday, July 21st, 2008. The night begins with the Poetry Challenge at 8.30pm. Guest poets begin between 9.00pm and 9.30pm. FREE
Ó Bhéal is held in the Hayloft, upstairs at:
The Long Valley
Winthrop Street
See the map: www.obheal.ie/map
Matthew Sweeney - 21st July
Born Co Donegal 1952, Matthew Sweeney returned to Ireland last year after living abroad for decades, most recently in Berlin. Among his many collections are included Black Moon (1997 - shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize and the Irish Times Poetry Now Award), Sanctuary (2004) and Selected Poems (2002), all published by Cape.
Readings will last between 40-60 minutes after which there will be the usual open-mic session. Be sure to come early to get good seats. Full bar available.
Ó Bhéal is held in the Hayloft, upstairs at:
The Long Valley
Winthrop Street
See the map: www.obheal.ie/map
Matthew Sweeney - 21st July
Born Co Donegal 1952, Matthew Sweeney returned to Ireland last year after living abroad for decades, most recently in Berlin. Among his many collections are included Black Moon (1997 - shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize and the Irish Times Poetry Now Award), Sanctuary (2004) and Selected Poems (2002), all published by Cape.
Readings will last between 40-60 minutes after which there will be the usual open-mic session. Be sure to come early to get good seats. Full bar available.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
GLASGOW: Last Monday at Rio
July 28th, 2008, 8pm, FREE
The Rio Cafe,
27 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow,
G11
Children of the chill, please make an orderly burst for this month's hot and happening Last Monday At Rio. Do we have delights for you? Yes we do.
Headline act is Mark Thomson, professional poet, author of The Bard Of The Building Site. With this Thomson you get more Dundee than you do with DC! Also featuring is Alan McGillivray, winner of the McCash prize for poetry. Taking the "Dive In" soapbox spot will be Alex Frew, treating us to his take on working in - a call centre!
First hour of the evening is open mic. Five minute spots are available. If you want to read, speak, perform, dress up as Goldilocks, sing Dixie or imitate an onion please contact robin.cairns@btconnect.com
The Rio Cafe,
27 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow,
G11
Children of the chill, please make an orderly burst for this month's hot and happening Last Monday At Rio. Do we have delights for you? Yes we do.
Headline act is Mark Thomson, professional poet, author of The Bard Of The Building Site. With this Thomson you get more Dundee than you do with DC! Also featuring is Alan McGillivray, winner of the McCash prize for poetry. Taking the "Dive In" soapbox spot will be Alex Frew, treating us to his take on working in - a call centre!
First hour of the evening is open mic. Five minute spots are available. If you want to read, speak, perform, dress up as Goldilocks, sing Dixie or imitate an onion please contact robin.cairns@btconnect.com
BIRMINGHAM: Outspoken
Friday, July 25th, 2008, doors open 8.30pm, start 9pm sharp, £5 (over 18s only)
Sublounge Bar,
Barwick Street,
off Colmore Row,
Birmingham
B3 2NT
Outspoken will take place every last Friday of the month, starting 25th July, and including 29th August, 26th September and 31st October. There will be poetry, spoken word, open mic and a live band.
Sublounge Bar,
Barwick Street,
off Colmore Row,
Birmingham
B3 2NT
Outspoken will take place every last Friday of the month, starting 25th July, and including 29th August, 26th September and 31st October. There will be poetry, spoken word, open mic and a live band.
LONDON: If I Cover My Nose You Can't See Me by Polarbear
Friday 18th July, 2008, Saturday 19th July 2008, 7.45pm, £9
Purcell Room,
Southbank Centre,
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Tel: 0871 663 2500
Rising star of the spoken word scene, Polarbear premieres his first full-length one-man show - If I Cover My Nose You Can't See Me. It fuses live artwork and visuals in a unique event, and will take over The Front Room after the show. Polarbear's poetry tells a 21st century story of a 28-year-old man stuck in a dead end job; and an 11-year-old boy looking for answers. What happens when things change and what do we do in response?
Written and performed by Polarbear
Directed by Yael Shavit
Produced by Sarah Ellis for Apples & Snakes
Visual design by Goonism
Lighting design by Ben Pacey
Set design by Gabriella Gerdelics
Music by Foy Vance
Commissioned by Birmingham REP and Arts Council England. This event is part of London Literature Festival 2008.
Purcell Room,
Southbank Centre,
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Tel: 0871 663 2500
Rising star of the spoken word scene, Polarbear premieres his first full-length one-man show - If I Cover My Nose You Can't See Me. It fuses live artwork and visuals in a unique event, and will take over The Front Room after the show. Polarbear's poetry tells a 21st century story of a 28-year-old man stuck in a dead end job; and an 11-year-old boy looking for answers. What happens when things change and what do we do in response?
Written and performed by Polarbear
Directed by Yael Shavit
Produced by Sarah Ellis for Apples & Snakes
Visual design by Goonism
Lighting design by Ben Pacey
Set design by Gabriella Gerdelics
Music by Foy Vance
Commissioned by Birmingham REP and Arts Council England. This event is part of London Literature Festival 2008.
LEWES: Pint of Poetry
Friday, 18th July, 2008, from 8.30pm
Lewes Arms,
Lewes,
East Sussex
The next gig at Lewes Pint of Poetry will be a Poetry Party with Jared Louche, Catherine Smith, Charlie Devus, Tony Kalume and Oliver. Open spots are more than welcome.
Lewes Arms,
Lewes,
East Sussex
The next gig at Lewes Pint of Poetry will be a Poetry Party with Jared Louche, Catherine Smith, Charlie Devus, Tony Kalume and Oliver. Open spots are more than welcome.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
GALWAY: Philip Casey, Eamonn Wall, Aideen Henry, John Liddy, Jarlath Fahy & John Menaghan
Friday, July 18th, 8pm, FREE
Sheridan’s Wine Bar,
14-16 Church Yard Street,
Galway
Over The Edge presents a reading by Philip Casey, Eamonn Wall, Aideen Henry, John Liddy, Jarlath Fahy & John Menaghan.
Philip Casey was born to Irish parents in London in 1950 and grew up in Co Wexford. His publications include three collections of verse: Those Distant Summers (Dublin, Raven Arts Press, 1980); After Thunder (Raven Arts Press, 1985); and The Year of the Knife: Poems 1980-1990, (Raven Arts Press Dublin, 1991). A fourth collection of poetry, Dialogue in Fading Light, was published by New Island Books in 2005. A member of Aosdána, Philip initiated and maintains the website Irish Writers Online. He lives in Dublin.
Eamonn Wall was born and raised in Co. Wexford, has lived in the US since 1982 and is now settled in Missouri. His poetry collections to date are Dyckman--200th Street (1994), Iron Mountain Road (1997), The Crosses (2000), and Refuge at Desoto Bend (2004) all published by Salmon. Eamonn Wall teaches at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. This reading will be the Galway launch of Eamonn’s fifth collection of poems, A Tour of Your Country (Salmon Poetry).
Aideen Henry lives and works in Galway. Her poems have been published in The Shop, Soutword, West 47, Crannóg, Revival, The Cúirt Annual & The Stony Thursday Book. She is currently a student on the MA in Writing at NUI Galway. Aideen has also taken part in poetry workshops at Galway Arts Centre. She has read her poems many times at the Over The Edge open-mic; was a Featured Reader at the March 2007 Over The Edge: Open Reading and was shortlisted for this year’s Cúirt Festival/Over The Edge showcase reading.
Jarlath Fahy is a native of Tuam, Co Galway. He is a dramatic reader of his work. He has read at the Voices from The Tower lunchtime readings in Galway’s Fisheries Tower, been a featured reader at an Over The Edge: Open Reading in Galway City Library and also featured at North Beach Poetry Nights. He has been compared to both Paul Durcan and Pat McCabe for his darkly comic content and to ee cummings for his typographical style. The Man Who Was Haunted By Beautiful Smells (Wordsonthestreet, 2008) is Jarlath’s first published collection.
John Liddy was born in Youghal, Co. Cork, grew up in Limerick and now lives in Spain. His poetry collections include Boundaries (1974), The Angling Cot (1991), Song of the Empty Cage (1997), Wine and Hope (1999), Cast-A-Net (2003) and The Well: New and Selected Poems (2007). La Barca de la Arena (a translation by Francisco Rivero in Spanish of The Angling Cot), and Poisonous Pleasure (a translation by John Liddy from Tosigo Ardento by José Maria Álvarez) will both be published soon. He lives in Madrid.
John Menaghan was born in New Jersey to Irish-American parents. He teaches literature and creative writing at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he also serves as Director of both the Irish Studies and Summer in Ireland programs and runs the annual Irish Cultural Festival. His most recent collection of poems, She Alone - a book-length poetic sequence, which traces the life of an imaginary woman from birth to death and beyond – was published in 2006 by Salmon Poetry.
For further information, contact 087-6431748.
Over The Edge acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council and Galway City Council.
www.overtheedgeliteraryevents.blogspot.com
Sheridan’s Wine Bar,
14-16 Church Yard Street,
Galway
Over The Edge presents a reading by Philip Casey, Eamonn Wall, Aideen Henry, John Liddy, Jarlath Fahy & John Menaghan.
Philip Casey was born to Irish parents in London in 1950 and grew up in Co Wexford. His publications include three collections of verse: Those Distant Summers (Dublin, Raven Arts Press, 1980); After Thunder (Raven Arts Press, 1985); and The Year of the Knife: Poems 1980-1990, (Raven Arts Press Dublin, 1991). A fourth collection of poetry, Dialogue in Fading Light, was published by New Island Books in 2005. A member of Aosdána, Philip initiated and maintains the website Irish Writers Online. He lives in Dublin.
Eamonn Wall was born and raised in Co. Wexford, has lived in the US since 1982 and is now settled in Missouri. His poetry collections to date are Dyckman--200th Street (1994), Iron Mountain Road (1997), The Crosses (2000), and Refuge at Desoto Bend (2004) all published by Salmon. Eamonn Wall teaches at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. This reading will be the Galway launch of Eamonn’s fifth collection of poems, A Tour of Your Country (Salmon Poetry).
Aideen Henry lives and works in Galway. Her poems have been published in The Shop, Soutword, West 47, Crannóg, Revival, The Cúirt Annual & The Stony Thursday Book. She is currently a student on the MA in Writing at NUI Galway. Aideen has also taken part in poetry workshops at Galway Arts Centre. She has read her poems many times at the Over The Edge open-mic; was a Featured Reader at the March 2007 Over The Edge: Open Reading and was shortlisted for this year’s Cúirt Festival/Over The Edge showcase reading.
Jarlath Fahy is a native of Tuam, Co Galway. He is a dramatic reader of his work. He has read at the Voices from The Tower lunchtime readings in Galway’s Fisheries Tower, been a featured reader at an Over The Edge: Open Reading in Galway City Library and also featured at North Beach Poetry Nights. He has been compared to both Paul Durcan and Pat McCabe for his darkly comic content and to ee cummings for his typographical style. The Man Who Was Haunted By Beautiful Smells (Wordsonthestreet, 2008) is Jarlath’s first published collection.
John Liddy was born in Youghal, Co. Cork, grew up in Limerick and now lives in Spain. His poetry collections include Boundaries (1974), The Angling Cot (1991), Song of the Empty Cage (1997), Wine and Hope (1999), Cast-A-Net (2003) and The Well: New and Selected Poems (2007). La Barca de la Arena (a translation by Francisco Rivero in Spanish of The Angling Cot), and Poisonous Pleasure (a translation by John Liddy from Tosigo Ardento by José Maria Álvarez) will both be published soon. He lives in Madrid.
John Menaghan was born in New Jersey to Irish-American parents. He teaches literature and creative writing at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he also serves as Director of both the Irish Studies and Summer in Ireland programs and runs the annual Irish Cultural Festival. His most recent collection of poems, She Alone - a book-length poetic sequence, which traces the life of an imaginary woman from birth to death and beyond – was published in 2006 by Salmon Poetry.
For further information, contact 087-6431748.
Over The Edge acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council and Galway City Council.
www.overtheedgeliteraryevents.blogspot.com
BIRKENHEAD: Wirral Ode Show Poets
Thursday, July 17th, 2008, 9pm-11pm, FREE
Stork Hotel,
41 Price Street,
Birkenhead,
CH41 6JN
Monthly open floor night. For further details, e-mail: jasonrichardson69@hotmail.com
Stork Hotel,
41 Price Street,
Birkenhead,
CH41 6JN
Monthly open floor night. For further details, e-mail: jasonrichardson69@hotmail.com
MANCHESTER: The Northern Poetry Slam
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008, 9pm, FREE
Northern Pub,
56 Tib Street,
Manchester
Hosted by the effervescent comedian John Cooper. Each contestant gets three minutes on the mic to impress the audience. The winner of each heat receives a small cash prize and automatic entry into the Manchester Literature Festival Grand Slam in October. If you don't want to take to the stage come just along to enjoy the vibe and discover the city's rising stars of poetry and help crown a champion.
For further details, call 0161 236 5725, or e-mail: admin@manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk
Northern Pub,
56 Tib Street,
Manchester
Hosted by the effervescent comedian John Cooper. Each contestant gets three minutes on the mic to impress the audience. The winner of each heat receives a small cash prize and automatic entry into the Manchester Literature Festival Grand Slam in October. If you don't want to take to the stage come just along to enjoy the vibe and discover the city's rising stars of poetry and help crown a champion.
For further details, call 0161 236 5725, or e-mail: admin@manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk
LIVERPOOL: Dead Good Poets Monthly Guest Night
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008, 8pm, £1
Everyman Bistro, Hope Street opp. Catholic Cathedral, Liverpool
For further details, e-mail: sarah@deadgoodpoetssociety.co.uk
Everyman Bistro, Hope Street opp. Catholic Cathedral, Liverpool
For further details, e-mail: sarah@deadgoodpoetssociety.co.uk
Monday, July 14, 2008
Leamington Spa: PureandGoodandRight
Wednesday 16 July
At this month’s PureandGoodandRight, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 16 July at the Fox, we welcome back a BIG star of performance poetry, TONY WALSH.
Tony popped into P&G&R whilst visiting Warwickshire in August 2007, and wowed the audience with ten minutes of fantastic poetry. I’ve seen him at several events around the country since then, including the Birmingham Big Love Slam, where he was a worthy winner.
Seeing a full set of Tony’s poetry, you’ll appreciate the breadth and depth of his talent – he’ll make you laugh, he’ll make you cry, he’ll make you think. If you’re not careful, he’ll even make you gibber.
This is an ideal opportunity to see what performance poetry is all about – if you’re not a regular at our events this is the one you should come to – if you are a regular, this is the one to bring your friends to. They’ll thank you for the experience.
Details, including a whole raft of comments on Tony’s performances and links to his websites, appear on the attached poster. and on the website at: www.kellywit.com/pages/puregoodandright.php.
And don’t forget - the Fox now serves food from its grill menu until 10pm (100% positive feedback from diners in June!).
I really really really hope to see you there!
Tony popped into P&G&R whilst visiting Warwickshire in August 2007, and wowed the audience with ten minutes of fantastic poetry. I’ve seen him at several events around the country since then, including the Birmingham Big Love Slam, where he was a worthy winner.
Seeing a full set of Tony’s poetry, you’ll appreciate the breadth and depth of his talent – he’ll make you laugh, he’ll make you cry, he’ll make you think. If you’re not careful, he’ll even make you gibber.
This is an ideal opportunity to see what performance poetry is all about – if you’re not a regular at our events this is the one you should come to – if you are a regular, this is the one to bring your friends to. They’ll thank you for the experience.
Details, including a whole raft of comments on Tony’s performances and links to his websites, appear on the attached poster. and on the website at: www.kellywit.com/pages/puregoodandright.php.
And don’t forget - the Fox now serves food from its grill menu until 10pm (100% positive feedback from diners in June!).
I really really really hope to see you there!
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